Data Architect (Central Government & Defence Sector)

Location: England (Hybrid working, with some onsite requirement at offices in Southern UK)

Salary: £85,000 - £95,000

Security Clearance: Current SC clearance required.

We are recruiting for a Data Architect to join a specialist consultancy that delivers high-impact solutions to central government and defence clients. In this role, you will design and implement data architectures that solve complex business challenges, driving innovation and setting data standards in a highly secure and regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with technical and business stakeholders to gather requirements and manage expectations.
• Define and refine strategies and policies that align data architecture with business objectives.
• Design data architectures that solve multi-faceted business problems across various domains.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in data tools, techniques, and usage, driving innovation within the organisation.
• Develop and govern data models, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Set and champion data standards across the organisation.
• Manage metadata repositories and provide expert oversight.
• Lead problem management within data architecture, ensuring proactive resolution and prevention.
• Shape and evolve data governance, ensuring it aligns with business services.

Essential Skills:

• Strong communication skills for stakeholder management and facilitating complex discussions.
• Strategic thinking in data architecture, guiding teams on long-term planning and business alignment.
• Expertise in designing data solutions that address broad, cross-functional challenges.
• Proven track record in data modelling, with the ability to align and compare different models.
• Experience using Sparx EA as a data modeling tool
• Experience in setting and governing data standards within the context of government frameworks.
• Ability to manage metadata, advising less experienced team members on tools and best practices.
• Proficient in problem-solving within the data architecture space, ensuring seamless operations and governance.

If you are passionate about delivering cutting-edge data architecture solutions in a secure, high-impact sector, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!